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+ | {{disambig|the 2002 game|the 2018 game|[[Hitman 2]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Hitman 2 Silent Assassin cover.jpg | |cover = Hitman 2 Silent Assassin cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|Former}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|Former}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|IO Interactive|Current}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/hitman2rus/|title=Hitman 2: Бесшумный убийца|date=2023-02-18}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1, 2002}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|hitman-2-silent-assassin|87}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hitman-2-silent-assassin|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, Contemporary, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Hitman}} | ||
|steam appid = 6850 | |steam appid = 6850 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659002 |
+ | |hltb = 4473 | ||
+ | |lutris = hitman-2-silent-assassin | ||
|strategywiki = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | |strategywiki = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | ||
+ | |mobygames = 7369 | ||
|wikipedia = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | |wikipedia = Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | ||
|winehq = 1375 | |winehq = 1375 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/367/ Neoseeker Forums] | {{mm}} [http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/367/ Neoseeker Forums] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.hitmanforum.com/c/hitman-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin] | {{mm}} [http://www.hitmanforum.com/c/hitman-silent-assassin Hitman 2: Silent Assassin] | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659002|hitman_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|4}}. | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B07CLM5CY4 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2790-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | hitman_2_silent_assassin | DRM-free | Version 1.01 | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | hitman_2_silent_assassin | DRM-free | Version 1.01 | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Humble | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6850 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6850 | Steam |Version 1.02| | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320115244/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Hitman-2---Silent-Assassin/|title=Hitman 2 : Silent Assassin - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | hitman-2-silent-assassin | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} The | + | {{--}} The v1.02 version (some Retail re-releases and Steam) has some changes to the Gurdwara levels; removed certain lines of dialogue related to Sikh and Gurdwara mentions, alcohol references, graphics and model changes as well as minor changes to certain disguises.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/6850/discussions/0/864951657813105569/|title=Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | {{ii}} The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats | + | {{ii}} The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enabled by default. |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The [[GOG.com]] | + | {{ii}} The [[GOG.com]] release is patched to work better on modern operating systems, and does not contain the changes made in version 1.02. |
===Demos=== | ===Demos=== | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/452-hitman-2-silent-assassin-demo/ Demo] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/453-hitman-2-silent-assassin-st-petersburg-demo/ St. Petersburg Demo] |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/451-hitman-2-silent-assassin-patch/ Patch v1.01] is the latest patch available. English, French, and German versions of the patch are available. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&iId=8914&iTestingId=32266&sAllBugs|title=WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}. | |
− | # Go to | ||
− | |||
# Set <code>DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms</code> to <code>DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms</code> | # Set <code>DefaultScene=AllLevels/Logos.gms</code> to <code>DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1663221359 1.01 Version Steam Downgrade]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Restores the original dialogue, models, graphics and behavior in the following Gurdwara missions: Temple City Ambush, The Death of Hannelore and Terminal Hospitality in the Steam version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Downgrades the Steam 1.02 release to 1.01 version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Required for some language versions to work. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Hitman2.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Save}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Maximum of 99 save files. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Save states contain system information. Loading a mid-mission save file from a different computer or operating system may result in severe broken game timing. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = Added on September 11, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/6850/history/?changeid=9442746|title=Hitman 2: Silent Assassin - SteamDB Depot Changelog|date=2020-09-12}}</ref> | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - launcher.png|Game's configuration tool.}} | {{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - launcher.png|Game's configuration tool.}} | ||
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - graphics settings.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-2-silent-assassin |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 aspect ratio with maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 supported by default. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x. | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Double Buffering.<br>Vsync does not work when running the game on Windows 10. See the [[#Vsync_doesn.27t_work_on_Windows_10|Vsync fix]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = High frame rate affects game logic and can also prevent certain levels from launching. See [[#High frame rate issues|High frame rate issues]]. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix ({{term|Hor+}})|ref=|fix= |
− | + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2787-hitman-2-silent-assassin-widescreen-fix/ Widescreen fix for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin], unzip it and copy the contents to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | |
− | + | # (Optional) To change the resolution, go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\scripts\}}, open {{file|h2.ini}} and change the {{code|Width}} and {{code|Height}} values. | |
− | + | # (Optional) If you set the resolution to lower than your display's resolution, open the video driver control panel and set the scaling to fullscreen or maintain aspect ratio. | |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Correct widescreen aspect ratio while maintaining the original vertical field of view (FOV). |
+ | {{ii}} It is recommended not to change the in-game resolution setting to avoid conflicts. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Combining the Widescreen fix with [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 8|dgVoodoo 2]]=== | |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Specify the path to the dgVoodoo 2 dll|ref=|fix= |
− | # | + | # Apply the '''Widescreen fix'''. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|d3d8.ini}}, find {{code|RealDllPath}}, and change {{code|AUTO}} to {{code|scripts\d3d8.dll}}. |
− | + | # Copy over dgVoodoo 2's {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|scripts}}. | |
− | + | '''Note:''' | |
+ | {{ii}}{{file|dgVoodoo.conf}} and {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} can be in either folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ''' | + | ===Too small UI elements at higher resolutions=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set a lower game resolution and force a higher one with dgVoodoo 2|ref=|fix= |
− | {{ | + | #'''A.''' If using the widescreen fix, go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\scripts}}, open {{file|h2.ini}} and change the resolution to 1280x720.<br>'''B.''' If not, pick a resolution in the game's configurator that offers a UI size you like, e.g. 1024x768. |
+ | #'''A.''' If using the widescreen fix, use [[#Combining_the_Widescreen_fix_with_dgVoodoo_2|this method]] to apply dgVoodoo 2.<br>'''B.''' If not, simply apply [[DgVoodoo_2#DirectX_8|dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | #Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}, go to the {{code|DirectX}} tab, and in the {{code|Resolution}} box select your desired high resolution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - input settings.png|Control settings.}} | {{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - input settings.png|Control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = |
− | |full controller = | + | |controller support = hackable |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |controller support notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2820-hitman-2-controller-fix/ Hitman 2 SA Controller Support]. |
+ | |full controller = hackable | ||
+ | |full controller notes = See above. This fix gives the game near 100% parity with the Ps2/Xbox versions. | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = hackable |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= When the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2820-hitman-2-controller-fix/ above] fix is applied the "mouse speed" option in control setup will control the analog stick's sensitivity. |
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2820-hitman-2-controller-fix/ Hitman 2 SA Controller Support] |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= true | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = [[Controller:Essential Reality P5|Essential Reality P5]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOSmrpw89SI&t=221s|title=LGR Oddware - Essential Reality P5 Glove|date=2021-07-06}}</ref> | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - audio settings.png|Sound settings.}} | {{Image|Hitman 2 Silent Assassin - audio settings.png|Sound settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = Always enabled. | |mute on focus lost notes = Always enabled. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = EAX 3 |
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = Various in-game areas use licensed music. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. | + | {{ii}} May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]] to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available [https://web.archive.org/web/20100113044513/http://www.am3d.com/63a68361-b990-4ef3-a6ab-88e32a84a554.W5Doc here]. |
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
− | |fan = | + | |fan = false |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = subtitles | + | |notes = Retail only. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = false |
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2753199449 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = false | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/games/hitman-2-silent-assassin download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/329-hitman-2-silent-assassin-italian-translation/ here]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = false |
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = false | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2510-hitman-2-silent-assassin-polish-translation here]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = false |
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-hitman-2-silent-assassin-para-portugues-brasil/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=575394003 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = false | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=357848042 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = false | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2017/11/hitman-2-silent-assassin.html Helix Mod: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin]. | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = unknown | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D,Z3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[dgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo 2]], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hitman-2-silent-assasin/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/hitman-2-silent-assasin/ vorpx forum]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Error and/or crash after accessing the in-game graphics settings=== | ||
+ | {{ii}}After accessing the in-game graphics settings, attempting to play a mission will throw an error message and/or crash the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2023-10-23|comment=}}</ref> | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Exit the game and launch it again.|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually change the settings through {{file|Hitman2.ini}}.|ref=|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | {{ | + | ===Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10=== |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{ii}} The built-in Vsync requires a wrapper to function on Windows 10 and later. |
− | + | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the built-in wrapper of the [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen fix]]|ref=|fix= | |
+ | * Open {{file|dxwrapper.ini}}, find {{code|D3d8to9}} and change {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
+ | * Find {{code|EnableD3d9Wrapper}} and change {{code|0}} to {{code|1}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the standalone d3d8to9|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{ii}}Redundant when using the Widescreen fix. |
− | {{ | + | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. |
− | # | + | # Copy {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{P|game}}}}. |
− | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 8|dgVoodoo 2]] by itself, or [[#Combining_the_Widescreen_fix_with_dgVoodoo_2|combine it with the Widescreen Fix]]. | |
− | {{Fixbox| | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | # | ||
− | |||
− | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===High frame rate issues=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Frame rates above 60 will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect path finding. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth. |
− | {{Fixbox | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10|Vsync fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|title=Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | * Set the display's refresh rate to 60 Hz. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description= [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Cap the frame rate]] to 60 FPS or lower|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|title=Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | {{--}} Both Nvidia and AMD control panels cannot cap the frame rate, unless a wrapper is applied. | |
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Game is displayed in-between screens=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens. |
− | {{Fixbox | + | |
− | # | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set window position|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-09-07}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}}} and open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}. | |
+ | # Add {{code|StartUpperPos 0,0}} to the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game is not saving properly=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create {{folder|{{P|game}}\Save}} if it doesn't exist yet|ref={{cn|date=2023-01-23|reason=}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Crash To Desktop (Steam)=== | |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fixing the Crash to Desktop|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix= |
− | + | # Run the '''Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Configuration''' on Steam version or {{folder|{{P|game}}\}}{{file|config.exe}}. | |
+ | # Click "Reset all settings" and "Save and launch". | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Failed to find Steam (Steam)=== | |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Launch the game through the Steam library|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}} |
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy {{file|Steam.dll}} from the Steam folder and place it in {{folder|{{p|game}}}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-25|}}</ref>}} | |
− | {{--}} | + | |
+ | ===Black screen during the cutscenes=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#High_frame_rate_issues|High frame rate fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fiery soul|date=2023-04-25|}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ===Trucks stuck in Hidden Valley mission=== |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{ii}}When frame rates are high, the trucks in the Hidden Valley mission randomly stop moving. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply the [[#High_frame_rate_issues|High frame rate fix]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XaPw3AoCA|title=Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==The OpenGL renderer== | ||
+ | {{--}}There is no environment bump-mapping compared to Direct3D. | ||
+ | {{--}}Not compatible with the Widescreen fix. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually edit the game settings file|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|Hitman2.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Locate {{code|DrawDll}} and change its value to {{code|RenderOpenGL.dll}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98, ME | + | |minOS = 98, 2000, ME |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
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|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = XP |
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 192 MB |
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 11:39, 6 April 2024
This page is for the 2002 game. For the 2018 game, see Hitman 2.
Developers | |
---|---|
IO Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Former | Eidos Interactive |
Former | Square Enix |
Current | IO Interactive |
Russia | Noviy Disk[1] |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
Glacier | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 1, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 87 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, Contemporary, Eastern Europe, Europe, Japan |
Series | Hitman |
Hitman | |
---|---|
Hitman: Codename 47 | 2000 |
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | 2002 |
Hitman: Contracts | 2004 |
Hitman: Blood Money | 2006 |
Hitman: Sniper Challenge | 2012 |
Hitman: Absolution | 2012 |
Hitman GO | 2015 |
Hitman | 2016 |
Hitman 2 | 2018 |
Hitman World of Assassination | 2021 |
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is a singleplayer first-person and third-person stealth game in the Hitman series.
General information
- Neoseeker Forums
- Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 4 DRM. | |||
Retail | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Version 1.01 | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Version 1.02 | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] | |||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) |
- The v1.02 version (some Retail re-releases and Steam) has some changes to the Gurdwara levels; removed certain lines of dialogue related to Sikh and Gurdwara mentions, alcohol references, graphics and model changes as well as minor changes to certain disguises.[3]
- The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enabled by default.
Version differences
- The GOG.com release is patched to work better on modern operating systems, and does not contain the changes made in version 1.02.
Demos
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.01 is the latest patch available. English, French, and German versions of the patch are available.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro[4] |
---|
|
1.01 Version Steam Downgrade
- Restores the original dialogue, models, graphics and behavior in the following Gurdwara missions: Temple City Ambush, The Death of Hannelore and Terminal Hospitality in the Steam version.
- Downgrades the Steam 1.02 release to 1.01 version.
- Required for some language versions to work.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Hitman2.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6850/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Maximum of 99 save files.
- Save states contain system information. Loading a mid-mission save file from a different computer or operating system may result in severe broken game timing.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Added on September 11, 2020.[5] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 aspect ratio with maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 supported by default. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Double Buffering. Vsync does not work when running the game on Windows 10. See the Vsync fix. |
||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High frame rate affects game logic and can also prevent certain levels from launching. See High frame rate issues. |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix (Hor+) |
---|
Notes
|
Combining the Widescreen fix with dgVoodoo 2
Specify the path to the dgVoodoo 2 dll |
---|
Note:
|
Too small UI elements at higher resolutions
Set a lower game resolution and force a higher one with dgVoodoo 2 |
---|
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Use Hitman 2 SA Controller Support. | |
Full controller support | See above. This fix gives the game near 100% parity with the Ps2/Xbox versions. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | When the above fix is applied the "mouse speed" option in control setup will control the analog stick's sensitivity. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Use Hitman 2 SA Controller Support | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Tracked motion controllers | Essential Reality P5[6] | |
---|---|---|
Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[7] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Always enabled. | |
EAX support | EAX 3 | |
Royalty free audio | Various in-game areas use licensed music. |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later. An AM3D "DieselPower" audio engine for the game is available here.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Italian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Japanese | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin. | ||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D User created profile, requires dgVoodoo 2, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Issues unresolved
Error and/or crash after accessing the in-game graphics settings
- After accessing the in-game graphics settings, attempting to play a mission will throw an error message and/or crash the game.[8]
Exit the game and launch it again. |
---|
Manually change the settings through Hitman2.ini .
|
---|
Issues fixed
Vsync doesn't work on Windows 10
- The built-in Vsync requires a wrapper to function on Windows 10 and later.
Apply the built-in wrapper of the Widescreen fix |
---|
|
Use the standalone d3d8to9 |
---|
|
Use dgVoodoo 2 by itself, or combine it with the Widescreen Fix. |
---|
High frame rate issues
- Frame rates above 60 will cause NPCs to be more sensitive than intended and may affect path finding. Game is still playable at 144 fps, but issues may arise if attempting to play through a level with perfect stealth.
Apply the Vsync fix[9] |
---|
|
Cap the frame rate to 60 FPS or lower[10] |
---|
|
Game is displayed in-between screens
- The window is displayed in the middle of Windows workspace, which may end up being in-between screens.
Set window position[11] |
---|
|
Game is not saving properly
Create <path-to-game>\Save if it doesn't exist yet[citation needed]
|
---|
Crash To Desktop (Steam)
Fixing the Crash to Desktop[11] |
---|
|
Failed to find Steam (Steam)
Launch the game through the Steam library[11] |
---|
Copy Steam.dll from the Steam folder and place it in <path-to-game> [12]
|
---|
Black screen during the cutscenes
Apply the High frame rate fix[13] |
---|
Trucks stuck in Hidden Valley mission
- When frame rates are high, the trucks in the Hidden Valley mission randomly stop moving.
Apply the High frame rate fix[14] |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
The OpenGL renderer
- There is no environment bump-mapping compared to Direct3D.
- Not compatible with the Widescreen fix.
Manually edit the game settings file |
---|
|
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Interface | FreeType |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 192 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/6850/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Hitman 2: Бесшумный убийца - last accessed on 2023-02-18
- ↑ Hitman 2 : Silent Assassin - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Steam Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is the Censored Version :: Steam Community Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ WineHQ - Hitman: Contracts 1.174 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Hitman 2: Silent Assassin - SteamDB Depot Changelog - last accessed on 2020-09-12
- ↑ LGR Oddware - Essential Reality P5 Glove - last accessed on 2021-07-06
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2023-10-23
- ↑ Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-09-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-25
- ↑ Verified by User:Fiery soul on 2023-04-25
- ↑ Hitman 2 Silent Assassin 60FPS TEST - last accessed on May 2023